Midwest Leather Works holster

[bkoenig]

Just wanted to show off my new holster from Matt at Midwest Leather Works.  I'm very impressed with the quality of workmanship and it's very comfortable.  This is his new tuckable IWB model.





This shot shows the rough side-in leather.  It helps with retention.  The double layer of leather helps keep it open when empty.  It is STIFF.  There's no way it's going to collapse on me.  I had no idea leather could be made that hard.  If I ever ran out of ammo I could beat the bad guy over the head with my holster.   



I would highly recommend checking him out if you need a new holster.  The prices are very reasonable for this level of quality, plus he's a site sponsor.

[Gary]

I think leather is the way to go for long term comfort.  It seems kydex is harder than gun steel against my skin. 

Thanks for posting this. 

[abbafandr]

Nice holster.  Pretty decent CZ filling it

[gsd]

I keep telling people Matt does fine work. They don't believe me. Maybe they'll believe you.

[Lmbass14]

I'm a BIG Matt fan.  I've been pimpn' his work for a couple of years now and feel you get more than your money's worth, it's difinitely worth the wait.

[sparky]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the compliments and business!

[Joe58]

That is a nice looking holster. Do you find that the leather chafes your bare skin?

I've had firearms basically my entire life and finally decided to get my CCW and am going back and forth on what material the holster should be.

And I'd like to support Nebraska business if I can.

Thanks!

Joe

[Husker_Fan]

Thanks for reminding me that I need to get a belt from him.

[bkoenig]

No, it doesn't chafe at all, but I also usually wear an undershirt.  Even against bare skin it's comfortable though.

[OnTheFly]

Nice holster.  Pretty decent CZ filling it

CZ?! I thought that was the new Kilo Lima KL-2?

Fly

[OnTheFly]

Do you find that the leather chafes your bare skin?

I have carried with leather and kydex/plastic against my bare skin. My experience is that they will ALL start rubbing you the wrong way at the end of a long day. Brian is spot on. An undershirt is essential for the long term. If the holster contacted the same place on your skin all the time, it might stay comfortable. However, any holster is meant to hold the gun in a certain position, angle, and at the same place on (or inside) your belt. You and your skin on the other hand will be moving in all directions.

Just my humble opinion. Your mileage may vary.

Fly

[JTH]

I have carried with leather and kydex/plastic against my bare skin. My experience is that they will ALL start rubbing you the wrong way at the end of a long day. Brian is spot on. An undershirt is essential for the long term.

This is interesting to me, because I've carried (in kydex) for quite some time (including 18-hour days, long-distance car rides, situations with lots of walking, etc) without chafe issues at all.  I've certainly had times when the holster dug into me, due to how I was sitting/crouching, but those were all temporary issues.

I can't recall a time when chafe was an issue.  Huh.

(And no, in the summers I don't wear an undershirt under the holster.)

[sparky]

I think that it also depends a lot on the individual.  How much do you sweat?  How sensitive of skin do you have and is it easily irritated?  Everybody will be somewhat different.

[JimP]

I keep telling people Matt does fine work. .

He does great work.  It's a pity his work has to be concealed most of the time.

[ILoveCats]

This is a good testimonial.  Might need to have you make a flap holster or two someday.  I love those for a revolver and good ones are increasingly hard to find.